Fantasy Basketball: Turbo FanDuel Lineups For February 9

Nov 5, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at the Barclays Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 98-91. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

There are four games eligible for the turbo tournaments tonight. A lot of the stars (Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Hassan Whiteside) are questionable, and Jrue Holiday is still out. There are still plenty of options available though. A lot of these you will have to check their status right before tipoff though.

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Here are my turbo FanDuel lineups for February 9:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ($6,500): Rubio’s minutes has steadily increased since his return. Expect that to continue since the team gave him a day off to rest over the weekend. He racked up 33.5 fantasy points in 26 minutes against the tough Grizzlies on Friday. I think it is safe to say that he is back to near full health. At any rate, that was 5x value against one of the best defenses in the league. Tonight he gets another of the tougher defenses in the Hawks, but they have not done so well against PG’s recently. Another 5x game is not out of the question for Rubio.

Langston Galloway, Knicks ($5,300): Galloway has put up 57.5 fantasy points in his last two games. His mini-slump appears to be over, at least for the time being. He has a great matchup against the Heat tonight, who could be without both Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside. Galloway could put up around 5x value again.

Worth The Cost:

Brandon Knight, Bucks ($8,000): Knight has been on some kind of roll lately. He has scored 121.8 fantasy points in just three games since missing a game with a sore quadriceps last week. He has shown no ill effects from that, and has been at 5x value since. That should continue tonight agianst the Nets, who have struggled against good point guards.

Jeff Teague, Hawks ($7,700): Teague has averaged 37.2 fantasy points per game over his last four games, and that includes matchups against Memphis and New Orleans in there, two of the better defending teams on the perimeter. He should be around that average tonight against the Timberwolves. They are playing better, but still not to the point where I wouldn’t start someone against them.

Risky Play:

Jose Calderon, Knicks ($4,700): He is at a good price, and he is getting around 28-30 minutes a game while the Knicks shop him around. That said, his production has been all over the place. Sure, he might get you over 30, but he has just as often been below 20. If you need to go really cheap tonight, I would do it elsewhere in the turbo games.

My Lineups:

A: Rubio and Galloway ($11,800)

B: Knight and Galloway ($13,300)

Next: Should You Gamble On NOT Taking Giannis?

Feb 7, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) grabs a loose ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargain:

Kevin Martin, Timberwolves ($6,500): Martin lit up Detroit of all teams last night. He played 42 minutes and scored 42.8 fantasy points. While he likely won’t see as many minutes with Ricky Rubio back on the court, he could find himself with enough open shots to get close to 5x value tonight against the Hawks.

Worth The Cost:

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($8,300): Evans has only been under 25 fantasy points in the 11 games since Jrue Holiday went down. He has been a consistent producer at a high level running this offense. That makes him worth his price tag because 5x value is not out of reach. Especially against the Jazz, who are still a little beat up in the backcourt. They have struggled against the point, and Evans should exploit that.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ($6,600): He is an absolute steal at this price. Giannis is averaging 35 fantasy points per game over his last seven games. That is an average of over 5x value. Giannis is athletic enough to create a mismatch at any position on the floor. You have to play him tonight against the Nets. I would recommend him against anyone right now.

Risky Plays:

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,000): Gordon has been ice cold from the field over his last two games, and has netted just 25.5 fantasy points in those games combined. The Pelicans have a good matchup against the Jazz, so if Gordon finds his shot, he could have a nice game. It’s just hard to gamble on a slumping shooter.

Joe Johnson, Nets ($6,000): Johnson was awful on Saturday against the Wizards, but you shouldn’t let that sway you much. He has been over 20 fantasy points in 10 of his last 12 games, but in the two that he wasn’t he was below ten points. Obviously, one of those would cripple you. Especially in a tournament with limited options anyway. You likely don’t need to take this big of a risk.

My Lineups:

A: Antetokounmpo and Gordon ($12,600)

B: Evans and Antetokounmpo ($14,900)

Next: Should You Play Carmelo Anthony?

Feb 6, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Khris Middleton, Bucks ($6,400): Giannis Antetokounmpo has stolen the spotlight lately, but Middleton has still produced good numbers lately. He has averaged 29.8 fantasy points over his last nine games, which makes him a 4.5x value. If you can’t afford one of the top two options, Middleton is a solid fallback option.

DeMarre Carroll, Hawks ($4,900): Carroll has struggled wince his return to the lineup on February 2nd. He has averaged only 17.1 fantasy points per game over those four contests, but he did play well against the Grizzlies yesterday. If he can get 20 fantasy points, that is 4x value. That seems like an easy goal against the Timberwolves. He could be a sneaky bargain play tonight.

Worth The Cost:

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks ($9,400): His sporadic games off have kept his price a notch below the elite players, but he often still plays at that level. He has been over 40 fantasy points five times in his last eight games, and over 50 once. You always run the risk of him being rested if the game gets out of hand, but there is no avoiding that. He has only been below 30 fantasy points once in 2015. He is a solid play if you can afford him.

Gordon Hayward, Jazz ($8,200): I normally wouldn’t recommend someone against the Pelicans, but their weak spot is SF with Tyreke Evans manning the point. Hayward has averaged 36.5 fantasy points per game over his last ten games, and should be somewhere in that area again tonight.

Risky Plays:

Shabazz Muhammad, Timberwolves ($6,200): Muhammad performed well as a part of the starting lineup earlier in the season after Corey Brewer was dealt. Then the injury bug bit him too. He is expected to play tonight, but he likely won’t start, and with Martin and Rubio both healthy, his minutes were going to take a big hit anyway. Muhammad is way too much of a risk tonight.

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($6,600): I have a feeling that Wiggins will lose some minutes with Muhammad back. He is a risky play as a rookie anyway. With the prospect of him losing minutes and playing a good defensive team in the Hawks, I would stay away from this situation tonight. Both sides of it.

My Lineups:

A: Hayward and Wiggins ($14,800)

B: Anthony and Middleton ($15,800)

Next: Where Do You Go With Davis Out?

Feb 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

John Henson, Bucks ($5,100): Even if Zaza Pachulia makes his return as expected tonight, I see Henson playing enough minutes for him to have an impact. He has nine straight games of more than 18 fantasy points, and six straight over 20. He has been a solid 4x value and sometimes approaching 5x for his price. I doubt that changes against the Nets.

Jason Smith, Knicks ($4,900): Smith has played more than 30 minutes in all but one game over his last 11. He is clearly an important piece of the Knicks’ frontcourt even with Amare Stoudemire back. He has averaged 25.1 fantasy points per game over that span which makes him on averaged a 5x value. You won’t do much better than that.

Worth The Cost:

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,000): He was dominated by the Grizzlies up front yesterday, but don’t let that deter you. He should be at least at his 33.9 fantasy point average tonight agianst the Timberwolves. They are better than they were earllier in the year since all of their players are healthy, but they still don’t have much size or defensive prowess in the middle.

Derrick Favors, Jazz ($7,400): With Anthony Davis ruled out and Ryan Anderson listed as doubtful, it could be a monster night up front for Favors. He tore apart San Antonio to the tune of 42.3 fantasy points on Saturday. I wouldn’t be surprised if the did that or worse to the decimated New Orleans frontcourt.

Risky Play:

Dante Cunningham, Pelicans ($4,100): Cunningham will move down and start at the four tonight, but that doesn’t mean that he is a viable fantasy option. He was starting at the three for most of the last couple of weeks and averaging right around 18 fantasy points per game. That is 4.5x value, but he is undersized at the four, and likely won’t have much of an impact on the offensive end. Still, if you have to go cheap here, Cunningham could be a suitable option. You just don’t know.

My Lineups:

A: Favors and Smith ($12,300)

B: Henson and Cunningham ($9,200)

Next: Should You Go Cheap At C?

Jan 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) reacts after almost making a basket as he was fouled in the fourth quarter of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 91-85. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Brook Lopez, Nets ($6,700): Lopez has been a terror up front for the Nets lately. He has averaged 36.4 fantasy points per game in his last six games while receiving more than 30 minutes of playing time. The Bucks aren’t exactly great at interior defense, so Lopez could have another game between 5 and 6x value again tonight.

Worth The Cost:

Al Horford, Hawks ($8,400): Horford was shut down by the Grizzlies as well last night. He and Millsap scored a comined 12 points, and were both under 20 fantasy points. Minnesota has no chance at holding one of them in check, let alone both. Horford and Millsap are both strong plays tonight. Nikola Pekovic is more of an offensive center. His defense is not great, which makes for a good night for Horford.

Risky Plays:

Nikola Pekovic, Timberwolves ($5,800): Pekovic had a great game against Andre Drummond yesterday, but the fact remains that he just came back from injury. The Timberwolves will likely look to limit his minutes tonight so as not to wear him out. Add to that the fact that he has to take on Al Horford, and a drop from Pekovic seems likely tonight.

Alexis Ajinca, Pelicans ($4,200): Ajinca will see a nice increase in minutes with Davis and Anderson both out, but just how many remains a mystery. The biggest beneficiary will be Cunningham, but Ajinca has been a solid producer when given minutes He has been above 20 fantasy points in three of the last four games in which he has more than 15 minutes. Whether that will translate to more more minutes remains to be seen. Cunningham is the safer option if you are looking to capitalize on the Pelicans’ misfortune.

My Lineups:

A: Horford ($8,400)

B: Lopez ($6,700)

Next: All Day Fantasy Lineup February 9

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